bob and sally dollar did mr. speaker, it's easy to forget how about the revelations about what happened to them and their daughter and their courage in speaking out, we would simply not be here today. jerry and kate mccann who suffered so much in shows so much courage, his daughter serving the same in her private diary was published by "news of the world." mr. speaker, they gave evidence to serve the wider public interest and i'm sure the whole house pays tribute to their courage. it is they who must be at the forefront of our minds today. mr. speaker, much is written about the reason for this inquiry. a free press is essential to a functioning democracy. the press must be a little hold the powerful, especially politicians to account without fear or favor. that is part of the character of our country. at the same time i do not want to live in a country where can i see families like the mccann is can see their lives torn apart for profit and powerful interests in the press know they won't be held to account. this